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cmoore54

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An oral iron supplement is prescribed for a patient. The nurse would question this order if the patient's medical history includes which condition?
 
  a. Decreased hemoglobin
  b. Hemolytic anemia
  c. Weakness
  d. Concurrent therapy with erythropoietics

Question 2

The nurse will teach a patient who is receiving oral iron supplements to watch for which expected adverse effects?
 
  a. Palpitations
  b. Drowsiness and dizziness
  c. Black, tarry stools
  d. Orange-red discoloration of the urine


fraziera112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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